I'm not going to lie to you. It's a mess in our baking/spice cabinet. We have all of this stuff in different wares of tupper and unusually sized containers and it's been driving me nuts for quite a while. First world problem, I know. But we have THREE containers of cocoa!!! THREE! This is madness. And something must be done...

Due to lack of space in the nursery, I designed my daughter's changing table to be a jack of all trades. The design offers concealed storage space, cubby/bin storage space, a bookcase and of course enough room on top to accommodate a changing pad and supplies. I also had 2x6 FEVER from my platform bed build so it's built like...

If you've read my posts about DIY chalk paint, you know I'm a fan. Not a fair-weather fan, either. I show up. I've taken out a second mortgage on my home for season tickets. I'm the real deal. But like most mediums, be it oil painting or chalk paint, it takes time to learn the ropes and get that...

I drove 45 minutes to the Seattle Ikea for a modern Swedish cinnamon bun. But before I could make it to the Bistro I blacked out! The next thing I know I'm stuffing my car's trunk full of the following: (3) Over-sized picture frames, (2) Wall lamps, (1) Desk lamp, (1) Cool little clock and a couple packs of gold...

I sold Swole City. It's true. But the seeds of my home gym tranquilly floated into my laundry room and gave yield to new flooring, a fancy light fixture, cabinets and a bench/storage unit. And some new running shoes!
So I'm the guy who hates vinyl floor and linoleum. Specifically the faux hardwood type. But I'm also the guy who...

Lately I've been digging into past projects on HNYDT to see how far I've come or...uh...regressed. One of my favorite projects to date was this compact space saving desk, inspired by a pottery barn desk that's been discontinued. I look at that desk and say yeah, I got that right. You're the man. But when I look at the...

It's been almost three years exactly since I originally built my DIY platform bed, and it's become VERY popular. Almost as popular as you! No, you're right. It's not that popular. Anyway, I figured I would update the build with what I've learned over the years while also providing images based on my own SketchUp plans. I hope the...

There's a time in every man's life where he needs to make an easy no-sew window seat cushion. It's pretty much a right of passage. Everyone knows this. Don't look at me that way!
This was my time. I've been training. And so because of that training my body is ready. Because I trained.
First and foremost, I took measurements of...

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Hello. I'm Rick! Stay at home daddy by day, DIY'er by night. Back in early 2012 I started DIYwithRick (formerly Honey Do This!) as a way to satisfy my wife's honey do list demands. Fueled by fear and coffee, I did just that. Once the dust settled (and our baby was born) I started branching out into other projects.

Four homes, two kids and three states later, I've become the DIY hero no one ever wanted or needed. But since I'm here, I may as well build something!

Please enjoy a cup of coffee while you read my project logs, plans and posts. I find that even the worst writing is made mildly spectacular by drinking a hot cup of joe.

rick

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Dearest current and future DIY'ers,
Hello. I'm Rick! Stay at home daddy by day, DIY'er by night. Back in early 2012 I started DIYwithRick (formerly Honey Do This!) as a way to satisfy my wife's honey do list demands. Fueled by fear and coffee, I did just that. Once the dust settled (and our baby was born) I started branching out into other projects.
Four homes, two kids and three states later, I've become the DIY hero no one ever wanted or needed. But since I'm here, I may as well build something!
Please enjoy a cup of coffee while you read my project logs, plans and posts. I find that even the worst writing is made mildly spectacular by drinking a hot cup of joe.
<3 rick